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Change Battery; Check Patient - ZOLL AEDpro Information Booklet

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When the unit resumes ECG
analysis, return to step 3.
WARNING! During ECG analysis, do not touch or move the patient. If conveying the
patient in a vehicle or stretcher, cease all patient movement.
After an ECG analysis resulting in delivery of a shock, or after any no-shock-advised
result, the unit initiates a period of CPR.
In semiautomatic mode, the screen shows the shock count, elapsed time, ECG size,
ECG rhythm, and text messages.
Messages in Semiautomatic Mode
During semiautomatic mode, the unit can issue the following voice prompts and text
messages. The unit issues each voice prompt only once, but the equivalent message
remains on the screen until you take action, time expires, or the device status changes.
Message
UNIT OK
UNIT FAILED

CHANGE BATTERY

ADULT PADS
PEDIATRIC PADS
PLUG IN CABLE
ATTACH DEFIB PADS TO
PATIENT'S BARE CHEST

CHECK PATIENT

CHECK PULSE
START CPR
DON'T TOUCH PATIENT,
ANALYZING
NO SHOCK ADVISED
SHOCK ADVISED
DON'T TOUCH PATIENT
displays the message: STOP CPR
In addition, if the unit does not detect chest
compressions, it issues the following voice and
text prompt every 15 seconds:
• CONTINUE CPR
During ECG analysis, keep the patient
motionless, and do not touch the patient.
Description
The unit successfully passed the power-on self-test.
The unit failed the power-on self-test and is not usable
for patient care.
The self-test detected a low energy condition that is
insufficient for patient care. Replace the battery pack
immediately.
The unit detected the specified type of electrode pads
and adjusted defibrillation energy settings accordingly.
The unit started up without an electrode cable plugged
in. Plug the cable into the unit.
The unit does not detect attachment of the defibrillation
electrode pads to the patient. Check the cable for
damage. Make sure that the pads are properly applied to
the patient.
If this message continues, check the electrode sites to
ensure that they are clean, dry, and free of excess hair.
Check the expiration date on the electrode package
Check the patient for responsiveness or consciousness
by gently shaking the patient and shouting "Are you all
right?"
Check the patient for a pulse or other signs of circulation,
such as normal breathing, movement, or coughing.
Indicates the beginning of a CPR period. Begin CPR.
Indicates the beginning of an ECG analysis period. Make
sure everyone stands clear of the patient. Keep the
patient motionless during ECG analysis.
ECG analysis did not detect a shockable rhythm.
ECG analysis detected a shockable rhythm that requires
therapy.
The unit is analyzing the patient's ECG, charging the
defibrillator, or holding a charge. Do not touch the
patient.

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